Articles by Ken

About Ken
Kenneth R. Olson (he/him) is co-founder and publisher of Barista Magazine the worldwide trade magazine for the professional coffee community. He has written extensively about specialty coffee, traveled near and far for stories, activities, and fun, and been invited to present on topics important to coffee culture. He is also an avid fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, the Washington Huskies, and public libraries.
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Jimmy Butler drinking coffee outside against a BIGFACE truck.
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Jimmy Butler’s Next Big Thing

January 2, 2024 Ken Comments Off on Jimmy Butler’s Next Big Thing

Barista Magazine catches up with the founder of BIGFACE Brand about his coffee company and plans for the future. BY KENNETH R. OLSONBARISTA MAGAZINE Photos courtesy of BIGFACE Brand The last time we had a […]

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Out Now: The October + November 2023 Issue

October 1, 2023 Ken Comments Off on Out Now: The October + November 2023 Issue

The October + November 2023 issue of Barista Magazine features Angie Evans and Kat McIver from Wide Eyes Open Palms in Long Beach, Calif., on the cover. Also inside: automatic vs. analog, ’High Maintenance,’ ’Inclusivity in Coffee,’ […]

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Out Now: The August + September 2023 Issue

August 1, 2023 Ken Comments Off on Out Now: The August + September 2023 Issue

The August + September 2023 issue of Barista Magazine features World Barista Champion Boram Um of Brazil on the cover. Also inside: bubble tea; tips on working with your local service tech; private-label coffee; an interview with […]

Image is of the cover of the June + July 2023 issue of Barista Magazine
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Out Now: The June + July 2023 Issue

June 1, 2023 Ken Comments Off on Out Now: The June + July 2023 Issue

The June + July 2023 issue of Barista Magazine features Martin Shabaya, the four-time Barista Champion of Kenya, on the cover. Also inside: spotlight on Southeast Asian flavors; a look at improvements in home espresso machines; an […]

Feature image of the April + May 2023 issue of Barista Magazine. The magazine on a wooden background.
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Out Now: The April + May 2023 18th Anniversary Issue

April 1, 2023 Ken Comments Off on Out Now: The April + May 2023 18th Anniversary Issue

The April + May 2023 18th anniversary issue of Barista Magazine features Canadian multi-time national champion barista Ben Put on the cover. Also inside: understanding fermentation; bringing style to cold-brew service; functional drinks; an interview […]

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Out Now: The February + March 2023 Issue

February 1, 2023 Ken Comments Off on Out Now: The February + March 2023 Issue

The February + March 2023 issue of Barista Magazine features New Zealand coffee & chef champion Sam Low on the cover. Also inside: a special section on branding, understanding trademark law, an interview with Laura […]

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Come to Conversation Corner at Coffee Fest L.A.

August 23, 2022 Ken Comments Off on Come to Conversation Corner at Coffee Fest L.A.

Join Barista Magazine at the Conversation Corner to discuss hiring, retention, equipment repair, and more with industry experts at Coffee Fest Los Angeles. BY KENNETH R. OLSONBARISTA MAGAZINE On August 28, from noon to 4 […]